Across HFH family residences, families and staff came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with activities honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. With Spanish as the preferred spoken language of nearly a quarter of families in HFH shelters, these celebrations are an important way to recognize and celebrate
At HFH Family Residences, Mother’s Day was marked with shared meals, thoughtful gifts, and opportunities for connection. Each site celebrated in its own way, bringing together staff, families, and community partners to recognize and appreciate all of the wonderful mothers.
HFH Family Residences have been staying busy over the past few months—learning, engaging with community partners, and celebrating the season. From hands-on lessons in our Early Education programs to exciting Afterschool activities and festive holiday events, families and staff have made the most of winter.
Williamsbridge Family Residence transformed into a wicked wonderland this Halloween, thanks to longtime partner Knock Knock Give A Sock, who collaborated with Lev Capital. Families arrived at the Halloween Carnival in costume, eager to dive into an evening filled with spooky stations
HFH Family Residences had a bustling summer filled with activity and are now transitioning from full-day Summer Day Camp programming to Afterschool programming, while our Early Childhood Education Centers continue as usual with their learning adventures. Check out how they celebrated the end of summer and geared up for the new school year in
Saratoga Early Ed hosted a Valentine’s Day bash—parents joined their kiddos for an afternoon of heartwarming fun and learning as they rotated through various hands-on stations including tree stamping with heart-shaped leaves, using droppers and food coloring on paper towels to explore
Families, and staff, at Williamsbridge Family Residence were recently treated to a visit from the Allerton Branch of the New York Public Library. Staff from the local branch set up an information table and signed children and adults up for library cards, along with sharing all the
Staff at Williamsbridge took advantage of students' mid-winter recess to throw a belated Valentine's Day Party for students in Williamsbridge Recreation and Early Childhood Education Center. During school breaks, HFH K-12 Afterschool & Recreation programs adjust into a full-day program to accommodate parents' schedules. The Williamsbridge Wolverines expressed universal delight at the their
This past week, the 58th Session of the UN Commission on Social Development was held to focus on "Affordable housing and social protection systems for all to address homelessness". John Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer at Homes for the Homeless (HFH), and five other panelists addressed the issue of "Single mothers' vulnerability to homelessness
The Williamsbridge Wolverines and the Prospect Lions got in the fall spirit with an apple picking field trip to Dr. Davies Farm in Congers, NY. The kids had the chance to pick their own apples, enjoy apple cider and donuts, and even go on a hay ride.